Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Fun in the Sun at Golden Gardens

On Saturday Truman and I ventured forth with Tina and Ocean to Golden Gardens Park -- it was a sunny afternoon which we thoroughly enjoyed, although Truman was not too happy about being forced to walk (because his stroller cannot navigate the sandy areas). I'm sure he's forgiven me!

A Great Blue Heron was fishing in the marsh.

A Belted Kingfisher was also busy flying around the marsh hunting up fish -- very difficult to get photos of -- after 100+ shots, I got this one!

There were lots of turtles out sunning in the marsh. I did a quick sketch there.

We sat and sketched for a bit at the quieter end of the beach.

Of the many, many boats sailing past, I liked this one best:

More than one person had the bright idea to bring a hammock to the park:

And apparently tightrope walking is a big thing now -- there were several groups practicing:

Truman did a good job of patiently waiting while we drew stuff.

I ran out of room on the page when I sketched the main park building...oh well, so it goes!

I do have a larger sketchbook but it's not as easy to tote around. I like to use the small sketching kit when I'm walking a lot, and only use the bigger outfit when I won't be moving around a lot. Gets too heavy otherwise. Or I make Truman carry my stuff in his stroller!

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I'm an author, artist, and avid birder.
I live in Seattle where it is much too gray.
My primary goal in life is to have fun. Embrace the fun. Avoid the unfun. And pay no attention to that man behind the curtain.
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Illustrator of: In My Nature

Author of: Immortal Quest

Author of: Seattle Sleuth

A 1920s mystery

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